Skylar Dewees

Skylar Dewees has a diverse work experience. In 2022, Skylar began working as a Field Applications Scientist at Axion BioSystems, where they provided installation, customer training and support on Axion Maestro Multi-Electrode Array (MEA) and Maestro Z Impedance Platforms, as well as phone, online and field support for scientific applications, experiments and software assistance. They also supported the Sales team with technical knowledge and performed onsite customer repairs and preventative maintenance services.

From 2016 to 2022, Skylar worked at Emory University School of Medicine as a Graduate Research Fellow in the Kahn Lab. During this time, they successfully proposed an NIH funded project focused on determining the molecular functions of a novel GTPase in regard to primary cilium formation and function. Skylar also developed a CRISPR based cell biology platform and took a lead role in developing and troubleshooting this project, mentored 3 students, and participated in multiple collaborations, communicated results at national and international scientific meetings. They also served as a Teaching Assistant and Discussion section leader, designing and leading weekly discussion sections corresponding to modules spanning biochemistry and cell biology.

From 2013 to 2016, Skylar worked at the University of Maryland Baltimore County as a Teaching Assistant, where they taught over 250 students in an introductory biology course. They developed curriculum, managed discussion sections, trained new teaching assistants, wrote and evaluated assessment materials with attention to latest pedagogical strategies. They also worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Lindahl Lab.

Skylar Dewees has an education history that includes a Doctor of Philosophy from Emory University School of Medicine in Biochemistry, Cell, and Developmental Biology, which they completed in 2022. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland Baltimore County in Biological Sciences, which they completed in 2016.